Entrant teacher

New Entrant Teacher

Full time, Fixed term,

Start Date:

25/05/2026, End Date: 25/05/2027 (Maternity leave)

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

Subjects:
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Suitable for beginning teachers.

We are after a kind and caring teacher for one of our awesome new entrants' classrooms. You would be co‑teaching alongside another fantastic and very experienced teacher who would support you in getting you up to speed.

At Papanui Primary, we are a caring and passionate team, dedicated to giving our tamariki a fantastic, future‑focused education filled with challenge, inspiration and fun. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and culturally responsive, and our Vision and four school values underpin all that we do.

Our vision is “Growing Kind and Resilient learners who believe they can succeed”. We are all about growing our tamariki to be kind people (Atawhai), and to see themselves as lifelong learners (Akonga). We are focused on building our kids’ resilience so that they have the tools to face life’s challenges (Aumangea) as well as developing the mindset to always strive to achieve their personal best (Eke Panuku).

The successful applicant will be someone who is passionate about and lives these values as well.

• Caring and kind
• Great at collaborating with others
• Goes the extra mile to build strong relationships with tamariki, staff and whānau
• Passionate about teaching and learning, and bringing learning to life
• Is committed to making sure their classroom is both biculturally and multiculturally responsive
• Understands the best approach to behaviour support and is restorative
• Is calm and empathetic
• A few digi skills would be great!
• Has a growth mindset and looks to always improve their skills
• Has a good sense of humour and can laugh at the ups and downs of education

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Ben Galletly - Tumuaki
40 Winters Road, Papanui, Redwood
vacancyool.nz

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